Sports news
SMC rowers recognised at awards night
St Mary's College officially wrapped up the 2021/2022 Rowing Season with an awards night on Friday 13 May, where we acknowledged the outstanding accomplishments of our rowing teams and individual rowers.
A big congratulations to the following awards recipients.
Major Awards
Peter Leamey Trophy: Madison Mackey
Michael Dixon Trophy: Freya Dickman
Weisse Family Trophy: Sarah Thomas
Saints Excellence in Rowing: Jessica Bremner
SMC Old Scholar Award: Eliza Mason
SMC Shield: Under 14 Squad
SMC Cup: Meila Bromfield, Sarah Thomas and Matilda Wise
Age Group Awards
Coaches Award
Under 13: Bella Jankowiak
Under 14: Matilda Wise
Under 15: Molly Medina
Under 16: Frankie Tsakirakis
Opens: Ella Robinson
Excellence Award
Under 13: Imogen Stewart
Under 14: Sarah Thomas
Under 15: Molly Medina
Under 16: Holly Teale
Opens: Claire Oliver
Junior Sport
Term 1 recap
We kicked the year off with the JSSATIS soccer roster. The short roster provides individuals and teams with a taste of playing soccer in an encouraging and non-threatening environment and hopefully, encourages players to join their local club and ultimately, start a lifelong involvement in sport to continue beyond primary years.
Pictured, back row L–R: Madeline, Penny, Cadence, Valentina, Milla and Beatrice; front row L–R: Lola and Amelia.
Flippa ball is always well supported and this year has been no exception. We were able to enter four teams in the Term 1 roster. It’s not an easy roster to commit to every Sunday afternoon/evening, but each and every one of our players did it, week in, week out and with a smile, always giving 100 per cent.
For the first time in many years, we entered a Year 5/6 tennis team in the JSSATIS tennis roster. We had a team of two and I am proud to say that Ellie Richardson and Mia Styles, both Year 5 students, represented our College with amazing respect, and showed great relationships. Ellie and Mia made a very strong team which at times resulted in the girls splitting to play for opposing teams to help even the competition. They were a pleasure to watch.
A huge thank you to Iris Bouwmeester in Year 11 who coached our team. Iris’ knowledge of the game and her gentle guidance was conveyed with incredible maturity and responsibility.
Our annual JSSATIS AFL Girls Gala afternoon was held in the last week of Term 1. Although we didn’t get enough players to field our own team, we were able to join with Mount Carmel College and participate. I think the smile of the girls faces after the last match showed just how much of a success the afternoon was!
The girls were ably coached by SMC parent, Jonathan Brimfield who, with incredible encouragement and enthusiasm, guided the girls through two games where every player showed marked improvement. We may just have uncovered a few budding AFLW players!
Our Term 2 rosters are now underway—stay tuned to hear about our netball, water polo, hockey and flippa teams in coming editions of the Fountain.
Junior School Cross Country
What a glorious day we were blessed with last Tuesday for the running of our annual cross country carnival.
Our Junior School students made their way around the course in a flurry of red, blue, green, yellow and smiles! To each student who finished the course and earned a point for their team, regardless of where you finished, congratulations—you should be proud of yourself!
The results from the carnival are published below.
Overall shield winner – most House points
Presentation – 57 pts
Nagle – 67 pts
Manresa – 68 pts
College – 76 pts (Winner!)
Spirit shield winner – best colour/enthusiasm/conduct
Manresa
Individual winners
Year 3
1st: Madeline Palermo
2nd: Sylvie Grundy
3rd: Mia Wanandy
4th: Sophie Johns
Year 4
1st: Madeline Stanton
2nd: Olivia Dransfield
3rd: Florence Clarke
4th: Harriett Bessell
Year 5
1st: Estelle Leary
2nd: Sofia Palermo
3rd: Olivia Atchison
4th: Isabel Hordern
Year 6
1st: Charlotte Pritchard
2nd: Millie Beach
3rd: Charlotte Salter
4th: Mia Brooks
From the carnival, the top eight runners in each year group make up our representative team to compete in the All Schools Cross Country Carnival (to be held in Symmons Plains); the STCPSSA Cross Country Carnival and the JSSATIS Cross Country Carnival (both held at the Police Academy).
Information will be provided to relevant families closer to these events.
Congratulations to the following students:
Year 3
Madeline Palermo
Sylvie Grundy
Mia Wanandy
Sophie Johns
Zoey Brown
Izzy Godfrey
Harper Bowerman
Jessica McCarthy
Year 4
Madeline Stanton
Olivia Dransfield
Florence Clarke
Harriett Bessell
Eloise Bowden
Annabelle Pritchard
Zoe Ratcliffe
Indigo MacPherson
Year 5
Estelle Leary
Sofia Palermo
Olivia Atchison
Isabel Hordern
Sofia Stacey
Annabelle Macey
Emily Kearney
Ava Buhse
Year 6
Charlotte Pritchard
Millie Beach
Charlotte Salter
Mia Brooks
Marianne Agnos
Jorgia Eyles
Emily Lawler
Fatima Akbari
Finally, to our families who help with teams or carnivals, or those who support, enable, encourage and motivate our students to participate in our carnivals and sport rosters – thank you!
Fiona Rhodes
Sports Coordinator – Junior School
Senior Sport
Keep your eyes peeled for the Senior School cross country, which will be published in the next edition of the Fountain newsletter!